[b]When is Guru Nanak Jayanthi 2005[/b]? [b]Guru Nanak Jayanthi 2005 [/b]is on November 15th. Guru Nanak, the first guru of Sikhs was born in 1469 in Talvandi near Lahore, which is now in Pakistan. Born a Kshatriya, he was distressed by the Hindu-Muslim bickerings in Punjab at that point of time. So, he initiated a faith which was secular in outlook.
This faith became Sikhism and its followers are known as “sardars’ in India. The celebrations begin a fortnight before Guru Nanak Ji’s birth anniversary. Processions known as Prabhat Feris taken place.
[b]When is Karva Chauth in 2005[/b]? [b]Karva Chauth 2004[/b] is on [b]20th October[/b]. Karva Chauth is celebrated by married women (Suhagani) on fourth day of the of the dark moon exactly nine days before Diwali. It is celebrated with fervor mainly in Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat. This fast is undertaken by the women for the well being of their husbands. Karwa chauth is the time when husbands give gifts to wife.
The 'Karva Chauth' is more important for all newly married girls. They wear new clothes and apply mehendi on this day. Women who successfully observe Karva Chauth are said to achieve saubhagya (prosperity). It is believed that Lord Krishna urged Draupadi to observe this vrat which would enable Arjuna to emerge victorious during the war with Kauravas in Kurukshetra. Women wake up early on this day and have a bath before daybreak. After that, they begin vrat (fast) till the evening. Then they break the fast after having a bath. Mother-in-law buys sargi (sweetmeats and clothes) for her daughter-in-law. While the newly wed girls give bayas (almonds, maithris and other knick-knacks) to their in-laws.
[b]When is Saraswati Pooja 2005[/b] ? [b]Saraswathi pooja in 2005 will be celebrated on February 13th. [/b] Saraswati Puja is celebrated on Vasant Panchami day in north India. Vasant is spring for Hindi and panchami is the fifth day after either full moon on new moon. But Saraswathi Puja is celebrated on the bright fortnight, i.e. when moon is waxing. This is in the month of Magh as per Hindu calendar. On this day goddess Saraswati, the goddess of wisdom and knowledge is worshipped. Color yellow is associated with her. Therefore, on this day, Maa Saraswati is dressed in yellow garments.
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